More than 25 years ago, work began on a £2.4 million project that would leave a lasting legacy for the north Cotswolds and give thousands of local children the opportunity to learn to swim close to home. 

Cotswold District Council has confirmed that an election to fill the vacancy in the Blockley ward will take place on Thursday 24 September 2026, following the resignation of Councillor Clare Turner.   

Cotswold District Council has voted to progress a new Local Plan for the district, setting out how almost 19,000 new homes could be delivered over the next 17 years while protecting the landscapes, heritage and character that make the Cotswolds so special.